Man Shot To Death In New Haven

NEW HAVEN — A 44-year-old man was shot to death on Winthrop Avenue Saturday night, police said.

Hartman said in a news release that several people called 911 around 9:45 p.m. to report that a man had been shot at the doorway of a print shop at 465 Winthrop Ave., near Whalley Avenue, according to police spokesman David B. Hartman.

Officers found Otis Powell suffering from several gunshot wounds to his upper body,, and he was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he died of his injuries, Hartman said.

Police did not have a address for Powell.

Detectives are investigating, but Hartman said police had not gotten a description of a potential suspect or suspect vehicle Saturday night.

Police also are investigating an unrelated shooting that occurred at around 9:14 p.m. near 52 Oak Ridge Drive, Hartman said.

Lamar Swint, 29, of West Haven suffered a single gunshot wound to his upper right thigh, according to police. He was taken to Yale-New Haven Hospital, where he was treated for a non-life threatening injury, Hartman said.

Hartman said Swint told detectives he was sitting in his car when a man opened the door and shot him. Swint told detectives he didn't know the man who shot him, and was unable to provide a detailed description of the shooter other than that he is between 5-foot-8 and six-feet tall, police said.

The shooting occurred as a party was taking place inside the residence.

Anyone who may have witnessed either of these crimes or could provide information to investigators is urged to call 203-946-6304 and speak with detectives. Callers may remain anonymous.